Alissa White-Gluz
Biography
Alissa White-Gluz (born July 31, 1985) is a Canadian vocalist who is the co-lead vocalist and frontwoman of power metal band DragonForce and former lead vocalist of the metalcore band The Agonist and the Swedish melodic death metal group Arch Enemy. She records solo material under the name Alissa. Her vocal style includes both growling and clean vocals (singing). Although primarily associated with melodic death metal and metalcore, she has appeared as a guest vocalist for power metal, symphonic metal and deathcore bands, notably Kamelot, Delain, Carnifex and Powerwolf, and has performed live with Nightwish and Tarja Turunen.
The Agonist (2004–2014)
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In 2004, White-Gluz formed the Agonist (then known as "Tempest") with fellow band members Danny Marino and Chris Kells in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[10] She released three albums with them as their lead vocalist.White-Gluz left the Agonist in the spring of 2014 after she was offered the role as vocalist for Arch Enemy.
Arch Enemy (2014–2025)
On 17 March 2014, Arch Enemy announced via press release that Alissa would be replacing their former vocalist Angela Gossow. With Arch Enemy, she has released four studio albums (War Eternal through Blood Dynasty).
Planned solo career
White-Gluz signed a deal with Napalm Records in 2016, with an intention to release a solo album entitled Alissa. Plans were put on hold until November 23, 2025, when White-Gluz announced her departure from Arch Enemy, and on the same day, released a single under the name Alissa titled The Room Where She Died.
Blue Medusa (2026–present)
On March 8, 2026, international women's day, White-Gluz announced the formation of a new band named Blue Medusa, of which she would be the bandleader and main creative force.
DragonForce (2026–present)
On May 6, 2026, DragonForce announced that White-Gluz had joined the band as a permanent co-vocalist.
Discography
The Agonist
2007 – Once Only Imagined
2009 – Lullabies for the Dormant Mind
2011 – The Escape (EP)
2012 – Prisoners
Arch Enemy
2014 – War Eternal
2017 – As the Stages Burn!
2017 – Will to Power
2019 – Covered in Blood
2022 - Deceivers
2025 - Blood Dynasty
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